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Oscar Piastri faces McLaren showdown after dramatic drop in Canadian Grand Prix practice

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
June 14, 2025
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Oscar Piastri faces McLaren showdown after dramatic drop in Canadian Grand Prix practice

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 13, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during practice REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier

Oscar Piastri Stirring Up Controversy with McLaren Ahead of Canadian GP Qualifying

In a shocking turn of events, Oscar Piastri is stirring up controversy within the McLaren team as he faces what he describes as an “interesting discussion” following a subpar performance during practice sessions for the Canadian Grand Prix. The F1 championship leader, along with teammate Lando Norris, faced unexpected challenges during Friday’s sessions at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

For the first time this season, a McLaren car failed to secure a top-three position in FP1, with Norris finishing in seventh place and Piastri in a disappointing 14th place. However, Piastri showed some improvement in FP2, climbing to sixth place but still lagging behind the competition, notably Mercedes’ George Russell and teammate Norris.

Piastri’s day was marked by experimentation, including testing a new front wing with ‘mermaid tails’ in FP1 and trying out a new suspension setup similar to Norris’ in FP2. Despite the changes, Piastri admitted, “It’s been a little bit of a tricky day just trying to find the right window with the car. I think we’re getting there, but we still need to find a bit more.”

One of the key points of contention for Piastri and McLaren is the choice of tires for qualifying, with different strategies in play as Russell set the pace on mediums while Norris opted for softs. The introduction of the C6 rubber, the softest compound from Pirelli this season, has added an extra layer of complexity to the tire selection process.

Regarding the performance of the new upgrades, Piastri remained cautiously optimistic, stating, “The new parts have done what we expected them to. Hopefully, we can find a bit more.” He emphasized the need to continue improving and finding the right setup for the car.

Despite the challenges faced during practice sessions, Piastri reassured fans that there were “no alarm bells” within the team and that the focus now is on optimizing the car’s performance for the upcoming qualifying session. The Australian driver remains determined to find the right balance and showcase his true potential on the track.

As tensions rise within the McLaren camp, all eyes are on Piastri and the team as they work through the “interesting discussion” ahead of the crucial qualifying session for the Canadian Grand Prix. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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